The tragic loss of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, a nine-year-old girl who was killed in her own home in Dovecoat as a result of gang violence in Liverpool, has sparked outrage among the families of other victims of gun crime. Olivia was shot by Thomas Cashman, a drug dealer chasing a competitor, on August 22, 2022, becoming… Continue reading Parents of Merseyside gang violence victims speak out three years on
Author: Raphael Boyd
Anti-gang scheme in Liverpool ‘boosts public confidence in police’
In Liverpool, a program designed to address gang activity has resulted in an increase in public trust in the police force. Three years after a series of fatal shootings within a week, Merseyside police have reported a significant improvement in community intelligence, with a 300% increase following the implementation of the Clear, Hold, Build initiative.… Continue reading Anti-gang scheme in Liverpool ‘boosts public confidence in police’